James Fitzpatrick

James P. Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2nd.  

Jim was born on April 25th, 1934, in the Bronx, New York, to Patrick and Mary Ann (McHugh) Fitzpatrick, both immigrants from County Cavan, Republic of Ireland.

Jim was a 1955 graduate of Iona College, New Rochelle, New York.  He spent two years in the United States Army Meat and Dairy Hygiene Corps, mostly in LaRochelle, France.  After his military service, Jim worked for Union Carbide Corporation (now Dow Chemical) in the chemicals and plastics division in different sales, logistics, and management positions in New York, Cincinnati, Boston, and New Jersey.  He retired in 1995 after 36 years of service. 

Jim was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, attaining Fourth Degree status as well as having been a Grand Knight.  He served as President of the St. Brendan the Navigator Council of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.  He participated in Eucharistic Adoration in Wayne, New Jersey and St. Augustine, Florida, for over 40 years.  He coordinated the annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive for many years, and also worked in the St. John's County (FL) Food Pantry. 

Jim was an avid sports enthusiast, particularly related to the Detroit Tigers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and New York Football Giants.  He was a season-ticket holder for both the New York Giants and New England Patriots for many years.

Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Eileen (Moran).  He is survived by his sons Daniel (Kristen) of Boston, Timothy (Adriana) of Florida, and Brian (Melissa) of West Milford, New Jersey.  He was the loving grandfather of the late Ryan Wainwright, Aidan, and Grace Fitzpatrick, all of Boston, as well as uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews.  He was also a beloved cousin of many.  He was predeceased by his brother Hugh, sister, Kathleen (Riley), brothers-in-law John (Jack) Moran and William (Bill) Moran, and sister-in law Judith (Clifford) Fitzpatrick.  He is also survived by sisters-in-law Kathleen Wolthoff (Moran) (George), Janice Moran (Friesema) of New Jersey, sister-in-law Mary Ellen Moran (Suralik) and brother-in-law Thomas Riley of Florida.